Degree Maps
Regular MSW (3-Year)
Advanced Standing MSW
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Program Pathways
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Advanced Standing MSW
Dual MSW/MPH Degree
Master of Social Work
Program Highlights
- Accreditation
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Tuition and Fees
- Cost of Attendance
- Course Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- *Admission Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
*Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be considered for provisional admission to the three-year program and limited to 9 credit hours in their first semester. Consult with your program advisor for more information.
Progam Contact
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Dr. Sterling Brown, DBH, LCSW
College Assistant Professor & MSW Program Coordinator
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Martin Arvizuo, M.Ed.
Lead Academic Advisor
Graduate Program
Our program prepares advanced social work leaders for a changing world.
The mission of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at New Mexico State University is to prepare graduates to promote human and social well-being through ethical, theoretically based, and evidence-informed advanced generalist social work practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities in the culturally diverse environment of the Southwest, the United States, and the world.
The MSW program is committed to serving people impacted by poverty and oppression through the promotion of empowerment, cultural humility and competence, and social and economic justice.
Advanced Practice Pathways
Graduates are prepared for advanced generalist practice across a wide range of social work settings and leadership roles.
Clinical & Behavioral Health Services
Community & Nonprofit Leadership
Child & Family Services
Policy & Advocacy
Integrated Health Care
Organizational & Community Practice
Program Mission & Outcomes
Program Goals
To prepare graduates for advanced generalist social work practice that is responsive to rapidly changing environments.
To prepare graduates for multidimensional social work practice through the integration of theoretical perspectives, empirical evidence, and professional experience.
To prepare graduates who are committed to social justice and ethical practice in complex settings.
To prepare graduates who are committed to continuing their professional development, leadership, and contribution to the profession.
To prepare graduates who employ a strengths-based, culturally humble approach to practice with populations and communities of the Southwest.
Curriculum & Learning Experience
Advanced Generalist Curriculum
The MSW Program provides academic and fieldwork education with an emphasis on advanced generalist practice in multicultural settings with vulnerable populations. Students are prepared to practice across a full range of social work roles and settings, from direct clinical practice to community and policy work.
Advanced generalist concentration focused on leadership and multidimensional practice.
Opportunities to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Integration of classroom learning with practicum education experiences.
Elective opportunities that allow students to tailor areas of focus and professional growth.
Available in-person on the Las Cruces campus and online through NMSU Global Campus.
Dual Degree Opportunity
MSW + MPH Dual Degree Program
Combine advanced social work practice with public health leadership through NMSU’s dual degree pathway. Students gain interdisciplinary training that prepares them to address complex community challenges through both direct practice and systems-level change.
Student Resources
Core Curriculum & Program Resources
Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
Explore courses of study, program structure, and advanced generalist training pathways.
View Curriculum Overview Practicum Education
Practicum Education
Learn more about field education expectations, requirements, and practicum policies.
Learn about Practicum Academic Resources
Graduate Catalog
Access official course descriptions, policies, and graduate program requirements.
View Graduate Catalog Assessment & Reporting
MSW Assessment Outcomes
Ready to advance your impact through social work? Apply to the MSW Program
“This course gave me the opportunity to apply real public health social work skills in a meaningful way. Working with actual community partners made the project feel relevant and worthwhile, and helped me build the confidence to use my skills beyond the classroom.”
Lindsay Davis
MPH/MSW, ’18Related Programs
Practicum is the heart of social work education, where students unite their passion, knowledge, and skills to engage in real-world practice, guided by community partners and the Practicum Education Team.
Learn more about our Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health Dual Degree Program
The Child Welfare Scholar Program (CWSP) partners with CYFD to prepare and support social work graduates for careers protecting and strengthening children and families.